Health and Physical Education

At Yarra Glen Primary School, all classes have a 60 minute focused Physical Education session each week, which is then supplemented by class sports and fitness activities. The emphasis is on skill development and the need to be active and to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Prep to Grade 2 students cover the skills needed in fundamental motor skills (striking, kicking, running etc), ball handling and modified games. Students in Prep also participate in the Perceptual Motor Program (PMP), to develop balance, coordination and fitness.

Grades 3-6 students cover the skills needed for athletics/cross-country and major games (such as football, netball, volleyball, cricket, softball/t-ball, basketball). Students also participate in interschool sport gala days, athletics and cross country events. There are also a range of extra activities offered externally, such as equestrian and kayaking. In Grades 5 and 6, students participate in a Sexuality Education program.

Swimming Program (all year levels)

YGPS supports the delivery of quality swimming and water safety education. As per the government initiated ‘Swimming in Schools’ program, all students participate in our swimming program each year. By the end of primary school, it is anticipated that students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills identified in the Victorian Water Safety Certificate. The Certificate is awarded when a student can swim 50m continuously, answer water safety based questions and perform simple rescues. You can find out more information at Life Saving Victoria website.